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The City of Grande Prairie looks forward to the reopening of the Grande Prairie Eastlink Centre aquatics on October 23, with a renewed commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. However, we wish to inform the community that unforeseen repairs have…
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The City and the County of Grande Prairie have started construction on the Connector Trail, marking a significant milestone for the project. The new two-kilometre trail is intended to enhance connectivity and recreation between the County of Grande Prairie and City of Grande…
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The annual Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program has opened applications for residents to apply to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighbourhoods. The program is a free opportunity that provides approved applicants with the supplies to install and maintain small…
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(Grande Prairie, AB – October 11, 2023) – Residents are invited to apply for public member positions on a selection of City boards, committees or commissions, before November 24, 2023. Available positions exist on the following boards, committees, and commissions: Assessment…
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As winter's chill approaches, the City of Grande Prairie is calling upon its residents to play a crucial role in nurturing their green spaces. The City is urging everyone to take proactive steps by ensuring that their private trees, shrubs and perennials receive the necessary…
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The City of Grande Prairie is offering a temporary transit stop during the Vampire Circus event on October 17 at the Bonnetts Energy Centre. The temporary stop will be located just outside the facility on 99 Avenue. To get to the event, riders can reach the stop via routes 1, 3…
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Grande Prairie is embarking on an exciting journey to develop an Urban Forest Strategy, aiming to protect, enrich and celebrate our urban forest for future generations. This forward-thinking strategy will be crafted with our community members' invaluable input and collaboration…
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The Halloween Spooktacular event from the City of Grande Prairie and DownTown Association returns to the City Centre on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. doors open at 10:30 a.m. “The City is excited to offer this family friendly event again this year as an accessible…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department is proud to host a specialized training program for approximately 100 firefighters from across the region and province. Over the next four days, residents of Grande Prairie will notice an influx of firefighters and fire experts in the city.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is collecting feedback from residents as part of its Storm Drainage Master Plan (SDMP). The plan is a technical study undertaken by a consultant on behalf of the City once every five years and provides guidance on prioritizing and determining the scope…
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Aquatera Utilities will begin cleaning the City's storm system and performing video inspections in the Gateway area on Monday, June 18. The project boundaries include: 100 Avenue 107 Avenue 111 Street 108 Street This work is part of the 2018 Storm Line Flushing, Cleaning and…
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Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. will begin working in the Brochu Industrial Park area on Tuesday, June 19 and will continue through the month of July as part of the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program. Work will be performed on: 101 Avenue 104 Avenue 106 Avenue 121 Street 123…
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Construction on the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion is scheduled to start on June 18. Skateboarding, freestyle BMX bike riding, in-line skating and parkour have become extremely popular in the community. The expansion will attract skateboarders from across Grande Prairie and…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie have been lifted. The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. The gravel road ban is announced annually during the spring when…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual community celebration Tuesday attracted thousands of residents and visitors. Municipal Government Day, held at Revolution Place, saw 4,440 burgers and 2,550 hot dogs distributed. Municipal and community information exhibits and the Kid's Zone…
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Proposed bylaws about the regulation of recreational cannabis are to be brought to City Council on June 18, 2018 for further debate. The bylaws were presented to Council at a meeting on May 22 where a series of amendments were made to the bylaws including capping the number of…
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The City of Grande Prairie is entering the second phase of public consultation for the development of a Transportation Master Plan. The public is invited to partake in an online survey from June 12 to July 3. Residents may also attend an in-person public consultation…
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The 'Walking With Our Sisters' commemorative art installation for missing and murdered Indigenous women featuring ceremonial smudging is currently taking place in the City of Grande Prairie's shared use Montrose Cultural Centre. The commemorative art installation is open for…
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Smudging ceremonies will continue at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie located in the Montrose Cultural Centre until June 18. Smudging is an Indigenous tradition involving the burning of sage, sweet grass, or cedar chips. Measures are in place to mitigate aroma and smoke within…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual free community barbecue and family entertainment event is set for Tuesday, June 12 – rain or shine. Municipal Government Day runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Revolution Place (10017 99 Avenue). This 16th Municipal Government Day features a…